Copy of September 20 Club Meeting

 

 

 

President Dick Castleman opened up the meeting at 12:28 PM

 

“As long as you feel pain, you’re still alive.  As long as you make mistakes, you’re still human.  And as long as you keep trying, there’s still hope.”  [Attributed to Susan Gale]

 

Visiting Rotarian: Tracey Ippolite, NorthxNorthEast Rotary Austin

RYLA: Bill Mufieh, Madison Mufieh.

Denver University Rotaract (Paul Bauer and Mel Grusing):  Denver University Sophomore Caitlyn Olson (Current Rotaract Club President), Caden Coniff

Friends of Bill Curnow: Cathy Curnow, Paris Curnow Green, Vann Curnow Green

 

The DU Rotaract Club Members passed around two sign up sheets for UHills Members to sign to help them keep their momentum going.  One was for mentors to various members of their club; the other was for potential speaking positions at their meetings (Mondays at 6:30 PM on the DU campus).  President Dick Castleman noted that his business grew from his employment of Rotaractors during the early stages of his business growth.  He encouraged both members and Rotaract Members to, “get involved” for their mutual benefit.

Rich Sattizahn told of the Past President’s Fellowship Event on October 6, 2019 at Noon at University and Hampden (the meeting scheduled on Friday, October 4, 2019 is canceled--dark) in lieu of the Fellowship event. 

Dick Castleman announced that the 2019-2020 Service Budget would be tight this year due to limited funds.  [this is a veiled stimulus to the fundraiser in all members to come up with new ideas to “raise some money” and “have fun and fellowship” while doing it].  Dick also noted that the weekly luncheon buffet minimums for the Madden Museum had been reduced to 40, which should also save money [the ghost of Ted Damme is shouting something about 100% attendance here] [the ghosts of all past District Governors—even those that are alive!—are screaming that Rotary needs new members!].

 

Rotary Youth Leadership Award participant Paris Mufich noted that a profound takeaway from his attendance at RYLA was that he developed a great relationship ship with a fellow Spanish 
speaking attendee, and that friendship continues today.  “Relationships are a key factor.”   Madison Mufich learned from and enjoyed the Sunrise Hike.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…will be 50 Years History of Bayaud Enterprises by fellow Rotarian, David Henninger.  Carl Gardner dubbed this program as a vocational talk “on steroids”.

Rocky Rauchenstein was presented with a Paul Harris Fellow Medallion and Certificate in the name of his daughter, Tahira Haroan.   

Height challenged Martha Diss Sundby (vs. Tall Sgt-at-Arms Bob Morrison) is on mission to have more laughter-producing material, as she believes that we all should “take time to laugh, as laugher is the music of the soul.”  Martha welcomed our speaker, DG Curt Harris, and reminded him that he was gracious to her three years previously by waiting at the top of Rotary Peak to ensure her safety.  Martha also shared news that Rotary Scholar Andy King is now happy working at Sopris Systems in Colorado Springs.

Dave McKinley’s granddaughter is 9 years old.

Mike Hitchcock enjoyed traveling to a wedding in Missouri.

Xenia Mateson reminded members that it is a golden time to visit the Western Slope of Colorado, calling specific attention to the Tour de Vino, a fun, bicycling event.

Paul Bauer “took out the table”.

Bud Laber, who just returned from a brief trip to Brookings, South Dakota, wanted to congratulate David Henninger for being in (working) one place for 50 years!

Ethan Besser noted that Bill McConnell was in the hospital briefly; however, was on the mend.

And Phil Beaver could not help but note that last week’s speaker, Al Ferguson, could have saved some “ink” if he mathematically changed the name of his book from “Route 36” to “6”.  (it took some time to remember that the mathematically astute Beaver was referring to the “square ‘root’” of the number 36.  –that you for being our past Sergeant-of-Arms.)

 

In his 39^th Rotary Club visit this year, DG Curt Harris noted that he had 22 to go.  He immediately noted that since 1985, 18,000,000 kids are Polio free! There are still known cases of Polio in the world.  In Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan, 79 cases now exist—up from 33 in 2018.  We are still “this close” to eradicating Polio in this world!

The 5450 Rotary District Conference will be held April 24-25, 2020 at the Westin in Westminster.  It will have sport theme emphasizing “teamwork”.  Eric Weinmier, a sight challenged mountain climber, will be the keynote speaker.  Harris urged all to attend.

He also noted that the Rotary International Conference will be in Honolulu, Hawaii on June, 6-10, 2020.  It will be both and educational and fun venue.

Other newbits from Rotary International:  The new vision statement for Rotary is “Lasting Change”.  Charity Navigator, the most utilized evaluator of charity organization, gave the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International at 4-star, 100 Score—one of the highest ratings and scores of charitable organizations.  This information translates to District 5450 as potentially more funds available for joint club activities and charitable backing.

DG Harris encouraged all members to WEAR THE ROTARY PIN.  It is an excellent conversation starter, and potentially can help to grow membership.

President Dick’s words were “remember to pick up your notes before you leave your office”, which also translates to “take your time and make good choices.”

 

Thanks to Jay Carpender for this meeting summary.